Mark 3: Foolish world, who brand the men

Foolish world, who brand the men,
Men of God, as tools of hell!
Tell us not they preach for gain
Who their lives for Jesus sell;
Tell us not they preach for fame,
Sinners while to Christ they call,
Cover'd with contempt and shame,
Hated and abhorr'd of all.

Would the wise malicious fiend
Weapons 'gainst himself employ,
Raise up instruments and send
His own kingdom to destroy?
Who with sin incessant fight,
Satan of his prey disseize,
God declares they must be right.
Owns the messengers for His.